European-style brick in a gated Wilmington enclave.

Avenir is a gated community of just sixteen homes near Wilmington, and this one sits on a premier lot within it. The European-style brick exterior is more than looks — fifteen-inch-thick insulated concrete form walls mean the house stays quiet and temperate in a way that ordinary construction simply does not. A covered front porch, arched openings, ten-foot ceilings, and a brick gas fireplace set the tone inside.

The main level keeps everything within reach: a primary suite with direct access to the private courtyard, a second bedroom or home office, and a breakfast area that looks out over the screened outdoor living space and pool. Upstairs, three more bedrooms, a full bath, and a media room with a built-in nook give the upper floor its own rhythm. The HVAC, roof, and appliances are all less than five years old.